The Right Questions Framework for Decision-Making, Coaching and Achieving Goals

The speaker discusses the significance of asking the right questions for effective decision-making. Emphasizing that without the right questions, we won't get the necessary information to make informed decisions. The speaker mentions that decision-making is often taken for granted due to its routine nature in daily life. However, intuition, while useful, has its limits, making it crucial to develop a structured understanding of decision-making. Quoting John Dewey, the speaker asserts that a well-posed problem is half-solved. The speaker introduces the 'Five W's' technique learned as a bomb disposal officer, which includes asking What, Where, When, Who, and Why, later supplemented with How, forming a checklist for situational analysis. Further research led to the addition of 'Which' to enhance choice and risk consideration, turning the method into a complete decision-making cycle. This methodology, called 'The Right Questions', is easily recalled and applicable across languages, offering a structured approach to decision-making and planning.